AceShowbiz - Blake Lively, known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on the teen drama "Gossip Girl," has seen her fair share of controversy throughout her career. One incident involves a 2008 interview with New York magazine where Lively snapped at reporters Jessica Pressler and Chris Rovzar for asking about her rumored relationship with co-star Penn Badgley.

Lively, who had been discussing her upcoming movie "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" and a kissing scene with Alan Arkin, responded, "I thought this was New York magazine. I thought you were supposed to be classy."

It was actually Blake Lively who first brought up Badgley during their conversation. She said Arkin was an "upgrade" from her "Gossip Girl" co-stars, which seemed to prompt the question about her real-life romance with Badgley.

Lively and Badgley, despite their on-screen chemistry as Dan Humphrey and Serena, dated from 2007 to 2010.

Fast forward to the present, Lively's interactions with her co-stars have again come under scrutiny. During the press tour for "It Ends With Us," allegations surfaced alleging tension between Lively and her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.

TMZ reported that Baldoni allegedly inquired about Lively's weight before a scene requiring him to lift her, leading to feelings of being "body-shamed." Lively, who had recently given birth to her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds, was reportedly "bothered" by the comment.

The tension further escalated over a kissing scene which Lively thought lasted too long. Although neither Lively nor Baldoni have publicly addressed these rumors, the drama has reignited public interest in Lively's history of contentious professional relationships.

Adding fuel to the fire, past clips and interviews have resurfaced, revealing instances where Lively's behavior was seen as unprofessional. A now-viral TikTok video from a 2008 panel discussion shows Lively referring to her "Gossip Girl" co-stars as "monkeys," a remark met with mixed reactions from the audience and facial expressions that suggested discomfort from co-stars Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley.

Reports from "Gossip Girl" set revealed Lively and Meester, who played the iconic frenemies Serena and Blair, were not close off-camera. Executive producer Joshua Safran confirmed the two had vastly different personalities: Lively being more present and contemporary while Meester was quiet and introspective.

As Lively's promotional activities for "It Ends With Us" continue, criticism mounts over her handling of the film's serious themes. Despite the movie's focus on domestic violence, Lively's interviews have been criticized for trivializing the issue, presenting the film more as a light-hearted romcom.

The actress, whose career includes both box-office hits and commercial ventures with her alcohol line and haircare brand, remains a polarizing figure. Whether she brings renewed attention to her professional endeavors or further controversy, Blake Lively continues to captivate and divide public opinion.

Lively was also under fire for reportedly using the movie's press junket to promote her business ventures that include haircare and alcohol line.